NEWSLETTER /SEPTEMBER 2015

White Rock Wind Farm

Welcome to the first edition of the White Rock Wind Farm newsletter. This newsletter provides information and updates about the project. We aim to distribute within 10km of the project and further editions will be issued regularly as the project progresses.

Inverell 30km

Project details White Rock Wind Farm is located in the New England Tablelands approximately 24km West of Glen Innes and 47 km East of Inverell. Initial development of the project was undertaken by Epuron and in 2012 the NSW Government approved construction and operation of up to 119 wind turbines. In 2014, Goldwind Australia acquired the project and has been progressing plans for construction. The project approval from the NSW Government allows for staging of construction. We plan to build 70 turbines in the first stage along with the related civil and electrical infrastructure. The turbine model installed is planned to be the Goldwind 121 which has a 90m hub height and a 150m tip height. The total capacity of Stage 1 is planned to be 175MW. Local economic benefits? INDICATIVE Timeline The project will have signification local benefits during construction, with investment in the local economy. Stage 1 is expected to inject in the vicinity of $35 million into the local economy during construction. There are opportunities for Jul local suppliers to register their interest in Planning Approval 2012 granted the project through ICN gateway, a business network that introduces companies to projects. We are committed to maximising Oct opportunities for local suppliers where 2014 Goldwind Australia possible and delivering benefits for the acquired the project local economy. Jul Jan Agreement with Transgrid for grid Study of layout and connection What is currently design options happening on the project? Our Project Team is working hard to ready the project for construction for a targeted start at the end of 2015. Our technical team have studied wind data for the site and Jul – Aug selected a turbine best suited to the wind 2015 Dec Tendering for key conditions. Our construction team have planned date construction to nalise the contracts reviewed the site, stopping at each turbine construction location and problem solving any challenges contract to construction, considering environmental, constructability, land use and other planning requirements. The construction team have Dec Jul – Nov requested proposals from major construction Preparation of the planned date Construction companies for the construction of the to commit to Environment site and are working to secure the key construction Management Plan construction contracts. Options for transport routes to site are being reviewed taking care to study low bridges, weight restrictions and difficult corners. Jan 2016 Ground breaking Preparation of the Construction on site Environment Management Plan (CEMP) is progressing well. The CEMP will outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during Jan construction. Final approval of the CEMP First power on is required from the Department of Planning and Environment prior to construction 2017 commencing. Our community engagement team have Jun been meeting with host landowners and Targeted for construction to near neighbours of the project and have be complete reconvened the Community Consultative Committee (see opposite page). If you would like to discuss the project please contact us on the details provided on the back page. 1.9 MILLION 1.9 MILLION TONNES TONNES

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1.5 MILLION $30-$401.5 MILLION 1.9 million TONNES TONNES 1 MILLION 1 MILLION TONNES millionTONNES tonnes 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 into local economy2016 2017 2018 2019 of2020 greenhouse gas emissions during construction saved by 2020*

70 turbines in Stage 1

Up to 200 jobs during construction 540 gigawatt 75,000 homes + 10 –15 jobs during hours annually operations of electricity produced serviced by electricity annually* produced*

How does the Who will be Community project connect involved in Consultative to the transmission construction? Committee grid? White Rock Wind Farm staff will have The aim of the CCC is to provide a forum overall management of the construction for open discussion between representatives A significant milestone has been achieved of the project. The major contracts for of WRWF, the community, the council with TransGrid agreeing to connect the construction of the project are anticipated and other stakeholders, and to keep project to the NSW transmission system. to be awarded in late 2015. These will the community informed of progress. The connection point will be into the 132kV include a main contractor to Engineer, A Community Consultative Committee line which runs beside the Gwydir Highway Procure and Construct (EPC) the project. (CCC) was formed by Epuron during the and provides a high voltage link between Transgrid has been appointed to design development of the project. Glen Innes and Inverell. and construct the electrical transmission A CCC meeting was held on 6th August network interconnection works. Successfully securing a grid connection at 1pm in the New England Club, Glen with TransGrid is excellent news for the Major subcontracts will also be awarded Innes. Mr Steve Toms has been appointed project and will enable us to proceed for work packages such as logistics, wind as a new Chair of the CCC by the to construction with confidence. turbine erection and design and construction Department of Planning and Environment. of the civil and electrical balance of plant Any person may attend meetings as an (e.g. onsite roads, foundations, buildings observer and meeting minutes will be and electrical reticulation). available on the project website. For further information please contact us using the There are opportunities for local suppliers details on the back page. to register their interest in the project and tender for sub-contracts in the coming months – register your interest with ICN Gateway http://gateway.icn.org.au/ project/3695/white-rock-wind-farm-project and look out on our website and in local

* Figures calculated using Figures calculated using the media for further updates. NSW Wind Farm Greenhouse Gas Saving Tool on the Office of Environment and Heritage website NEWSLETTER /SEPTEMBER 2015

Update from Renewable Glen Innes Severn Council Energy Target As you may have seen in the media, The project team has been the review of the Renewable Energy working closely with the local Target (RET) was resolved by the councils to deliver a sustainable Australian Government in May 2015. project that brings economic This resolutionis significant for the activity to the region. Glen Innes renewables industry and will allow Severn Council have provided this significant investment to flow into update: the industry. “Glen Innes Severn Council is The RET was initially legislated in 2001 involved with the project from a and encourages growth in renewable number of angles. The planning energy. The policy helps deliver substantial approval includes a condition that increases in electricity supplied from any deterioration caused to the renewable sources. The RET will continue local road network as a result of the to create jobs and economic investment development is made good by White across the country, with White Rock Wind Rock Wind Farm. This means that an Farm contributing to the New England independent inspector will record the Tablelands economy. existing conditions of affected roads using video, roughness, rutting and cracking assessment shortly. The same engineering surveys will be repeated at the end of the project, and White Rock Wind Farm are required to return the roads to original condition. In addition, White Rock Wind Farm will fully meet the cost of any changes to roads and bridges that are How can I find out more? needed to facilitate the wind turbine deliveries. Council is also the nearest You can contact the project team at any time using the contact supplier of manufactured road base details below. We welcome comments and suggestions and are and concrete aggregates through the happy to talk through details of the project at any stage. If you Glen Innes Aggregates business, and would like to meet in person, please contact us and we can the project will create a large demand for these resources.” arrange a mutually convenient time.

White Rock Wind Farm Pty Ltd Suite 2, Level 23, 201 Elizabeth Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

[email protected] Toll free: 1800 859660 www.whiterockwindfarm.com

A reference in this document to White Rock Wind Farm means White Rock Wind Farm Pty Ltd (ACN 153 592 173)